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Northampton military, veterans and cadets offered free travel to events this Armed Forces Weekend
“We’re very proud to support Armed Forces Day and recognise the important contributions of those who serve and have served. Providing free travel across the region is a small gesture to show our appreciation and help people attend local events to honour the Armed Forces community”
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Northampton restaurant fails to pay more than £100,000 in tax and lands £73,000 fine
A Northampton restaurant failed to pay more than £100,000 in tax and has been fined more than £73,000, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Robert Brown suffered blood loss from fatal arm wound in ‘tragic accident’ on bench next to River Nene, inquest hears
Fifty-seven-year-old Robert Brown suffered acute blood loss from a fatal arm wound in a tragic accident on a bench next to the River Nene and his death has been ruled accidental, an inquest heard.
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Staff restructuring programme under way at Northants hospitals
A staff restructuring programme is under way at a number of county community hospitals, raising concerns over the effect on patient care.
Northamptonshire animal sanctuary hoping its family day and dog show will be the 'best one yet'
A Northamptonshire animal sanctuary is hoping its forthcoming family day and dog show will be the ‘best one yet.’
Northamptonshire firefighters complete specialist drone training to support future emergency response
Firefighters from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) have successfully completed specialist drone training, strengthening the service’s ability to respond to incidents and support the community.
Northampton ceremony to remember victims of Srebrenica genocide
Residents are being invited to a remembrance ceremony in Northampton to honour the victims of the Srebrenica genocide.
Adult social care events to begin in Northampton as council seeks residents’ views
Residents, carers and families are being urged to help shape the future of adult social care in West Northamptonshire as a series of public events begins this week.
COURT ROUND-UP: Man, 24, sentenced over keeping huge stash of deadly weapons in Northampton home among these 46 cases
Local magistrates also dealt with assaults, disqualified drivers, racist abuse, serial shoplifting, stealing from B&Q, driver clocked ‘tailgating’ at 97mph on busy Northampton and more…
Several Northampton roads to close for repairs, water works and sewer works
Drivers in Northampton are being warned of a series of temporary road closures and restrictions due to take place over the coming weeks.
Northampton town centre venue applies to extend alcohol licence and opening hours
A Northampton town centre venue has applied to vary its premises licence to allow alcohol sales until 11pm every day.
Michael Thompson: Defence evidence concludes as jury hears Kim say ‘every piece of hope is gone’ months before death
The defence concluded its case on Wednesday (June 24) as the six-week trial begins to draw to a close, and the jury heard Kim say “every piece of hope is gone” months before her death.
Council meeting called off as Northampton Guildhall set to become ‘uncomfortably hot’
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has had to postpone its full council meeting later this week due to the extreme heat sweeping the country.
Police appeal after separate incidents including man indecently exposing himself at Northampton beauty spot and another where male inappropriately touched himself near school
Police are appealing for witnesses after two separate incidents of indecent exposure in Northampton over the course of a week.
Prison for two men who targeted Northamptonshire among other counties as they stole 25 luxury cars totalling £600,000
Two men have been jailed after they targeted Northamptonshire – among other counties – during a crime spree in which they stole 25 luxury cars to the sum of £600,000.
Leadership at Northampton General Hospital rated ‘requires improvement’ after whistleblower concerns lead to watchdog inspection
Leadership at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) has been rated ‘requires improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), after whistleblower concerns led to an inspection.
Open water warning from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service as extreme heat continues
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to not give into temptation around open water during the heatwave.
Police release images of two people they want to talk to after multiple people stabbed in Northampton
Images of two people police want to talk to have been released, as officers believe they may have information about an incident in which multiple people were stabbed in Northampton.
‘Absolutely disgusting’: Huge ‘craters’ left unrepaired by council for SIX MONTHS as driver dubs it ‘worst road in Northamptonshire’
Drivers have suffered burst tyres, damaged vehicles, lost badges and swerving vehicles in the middle of the road to avoid crashes for six months on a busy route dubbed the ‘worst in Northamptonshire’.
Three-vehicle crash at busy crossroads blocks traffic in both directions on A5 in Northamptonshire
Emergency services have been called to the A5 in Northamptonshire following a crash involving three vehicles.